Yellow Pear

Tomato

Zone 8b Save Garden

🌱 60d to harvest Indeterminate

Sunlit and sweet-tart, Yellow Pear cherry tomatoes ripen to a buttery golden pear shape that glows against the foliage. Their ski…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 2nd
Last Frost	Mar 23rd
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 18th
Harvest Begins	Jul 17th
Harvest Ends	Nov 12th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Indeterminate
Support Needed	Cage
Planting Depth	Deep
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	60
Min Night Temp (°F)	50
Harden Off (days)	10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yellow pear (Solanum lycopersicum) — what’s a common disease/pest problem and how do I treat it?

A very common issue for tomato types like yellow pear is early blight (brown, concentric spots on older leaves) and it spreads fast in humid weather. Remove and discard infected leaves immediately, avoid wetting foliage when watering, and apply a labeled fungicide for tomatoes if spots are spreading. Watch also for hornworms and hand-pick them early in the season, then check undersides of leaves regularly.

How often should I water yellow pear tomatoes during the main growing phase?

During flowering and fruiting (roughly weeks 4–8 for a ~60-day crop), keep the soil evenly moist with about 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. Water deeply when the top 1 inch of soil dries out, because uneven moisture can trigger blossom-end rot and fruit cracking. Use consistent watering (not daily small splashes) to maintain steady moisture around developing trusses.

How can I tell when my yellow pear tomatoes are ready to harvest?

Harvest when fruits are fully colored (bright yellow), firm but not hard, and easily detach with a gentle twist. If you see a slight softening at the blossom end and the fruit has reached full size, it’s typically ready. Pick frequently during peak production so new clusters keep ripening on schedule.

Sunlit and sweet-tart, Yellow Pear cherry tomatoes ripen to a buttery golden pear shape that glows against the foliage. Their skin is thin and glossy, with a juicy, tender bite and a bright, tangy flavor that makes them irresistible straight from the vine. Grow Yellow Pear for abundant clusters of warm-weather fruit—ideal for fresh snacking, vibrant salads, and quick, colorful sauces that showcase their mellow sweetness.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 60°F and nights stay above 50°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.

Expert Note

Grow ‘Yellow Pear’ as a warm-season cherry by transplanting only when soil is reliably 60°F+ and then trellising/staking for clean, disease-resistant clusters.